If you’re moving to or from a large city (and some small), you’ll want to make sure that off-street parking is available. We’ve found that most large cities require parking permits or authorization for a moving trailer or moving container to remain overnight on a public street. In some instances, just letting them know is all that’s needed. When in doubt, it’s always best to check with the local street department or police department.
Below you’ll find a list of parking requirements for 10 larger U.S. cities:
We’ve all experienced parking woes; whether learning to parallel park to get our driver’s license (still can’t), warnings from our parents about ‘parking’ when we were teens (didn’t listen), or that pesky law enforcement officer insisting on issuing a parking ticket (I still maintain that meter was faulty!) ... Read More
Although the forgiveness route may work with some things, when a parking violation is on the line I wouldn’t suggest it! City governments like to know what is being parked on their streets and if they don’t approve, you could end up with a ticket. This is clearly not something you want to deal with when you’re trying to move.
Save yourself a headache (and money) by calling your city hall or local police department before you move.
Larger cities are usually more concerned with parking permit issues than rural areas, but it's always wise to check. You know what they say about people who assume….
Some cities require 4-6 business days notice to get the parking permits you ... Read More
This is info you’ll need if you’re moving in an ABF trailer or ReloCube.
We recommend that you make sure you have parking available for the ReloCube(s) or ABF trailer at least two weeks before your move.
Moving Truck Parking – ABF Trailer move Just make sure you’ve got enough room to accommodate the size of the moving trailer plus a little extra to allow the driver to park it and pick it up (see diagram below). You’ll also need to make sure there is enough room to open the doors and use the moving ramp. It’s kind of like parallel parking your car…you need a little more space than the length of your car to fit it in the space, and you don’t want to park so close that you can’t open the door to get out.
If you’re moving to New York City, the answer is YES! But let me tell you why you need it and what it means.
Moving Door to Door You may already know that when you’re moving door to door, we typically allow 3 business days to load our ReloCubes and trailers. However, limited space and heavy traffic can sometimes make this impossible. In some cities, our trailers are only allowed to park on the street for a few hours. This is when a live load becomes necessary. Our driver can bring your trailer or ReloCube and stay with it while you load. This means we take the equipm... Read More
There is no place in the world like New Orleans, LA. Where else can you find Cajun cooking, Mardi Gras, and several major universities – only in the Big Easy. What a great place to live!
If you’ve lived in, or even just visited New Orleans, you probably know that parking can sometimes be a challenge. Part of the New Orleans charm comes from the beautiful historic presence that is seen in its classical architecture, “old timey” feel and narrow, building-lined streets. Although the layout makes for a beautiful city, it may not be very practical when you’re trying to move.
We really do understand. Sometimes you’re lucky just to find a parking place for your car, right? We deal with questions about trailer parking and pod parking frequently, so here are some other options to consider:
1. Find an alternate location for parking. Maybe there is a business close by or a neighboring street with more parking. Yes, you will have to transfer the items to the truck, which means more work. Who said moving was easy? But seriously, the trailer or ReloCube has to sit somewhere, so look around and see if there are any viable locations in your neighborhood.
If you currently live in Chicago, you’re probably already aware that finding a place to park can be a nightmare. If you’re planning to move to Chicago, here’s a little hint: parking spaces in the Windy City are sparse.
Now imagine trying to find a spot for a moving truck! Definitely not an easy feat.
As you could probably guess, there are parking restrictions for both the ABF Trailer and the ReloCube within the city of Chicago. Because of parking restrictions, zip codes in Chicago with a prefix of 606 require a 2 hour “live load” or “live unload”.
Some cities require parking permits or city authorization for our equipment to remain at your location for several hours or several days. Those cities normally have parking problems on a day to day basis. I have located several cities in the western half of the country that require some special considerations concerning parking a commercial vehicle and what those considerations involve. If your city is not on this list, your best bet is to contact the local Police Department to make sure of parking restrictions in your area.
Costa Mesa, CA In Costa Mesa, CA you must have driveway or private parking. We can not ... Read More
Being in the moving industry gives me the opportunity to talk to people from all over the country. Regardless of location, when it comes to moving, people share a lot of the same concerns. One issue that is sometimes overlooked is parking. With the slow down in the housing market, more and more people are living in rental properties and/or storing a portion of their things. I talk to a lot of people with questions about parking in these situations. Each case is different, but communication is the key to making it work.
If you are deciding between multiple apartments or storage units, select a location free of low hanging power lines and tree-branches. If there is a gated entryway, make sure there are no sharp turns following the entrance. Remember: just because something can get in, that... Read More
When you are deciding where to park an ABF trailer or ReloCube, there are a few things to evaluate: available space, quality of parking surface, and any slopes or inclines. In order to determine what space you will need, make sure you know the outer dimensions of our trailers and ReloCubes. On average, our trailers will occupy 3-4 parking places. However, please remember to allow room for the driver to maneuver into place. Just to be safe, I would suggest having 45-50 feet of space. The relocubes, however, only require one parking place each. Either way you go, a flat paved surface will work best. I have found that our trailers can usually be placed on firmly packed gravel, but never on soft earth or grassy areas.
